Bunnell woman, 74, killed in crash with utility pole, troopers say

Fatal crash occurred on U.S. Highway 1 near Royal Palms Parkway

File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Bunnell woman was killed Friday afternoon after she lost control of her vehicle on U.S. Highway 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The 74-year-old woman was driving north near Royal Palms Parkway when she went off of the road around 12:43 p.m., troopers said.

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The car flipped, hit a utility pole and landed in a ditch, according to a news release.

Troopers said she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and that her family has not yet been notified.